Escape to Coral Gardens and immerse yourself in an exclusive oasis of elegance and natural tranquility. Our exclusive boutique resort with only 30 oceanfront suites is set on a quiet stretch of Grace Bay - twelve miles of powder-soft white sands and brilliant azure-blue waters. Here you can indulge in the simple luxury of time. Time to reflect or explore. Time to enjoy a languorous afternoon under a swaying coconut palm or snorkel amidst the kaleidoscopic marine life of the coral reef directly off the beach in front of the resort. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/coralgardensresort/hotel/692/1/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:40:19 EST Discover a pristine island paradise. A place where the warmth, gentleness and openness of the islanders is legendary. A place that unites all the luxuries of a world-class destination with the natural splendours of sun, sand and sea. A place where you'll find picturesque settlements, renowned diving and sailing, an 18 hole championship golf course, and a way of life in harmony with the rhythms of the natural world. Providenciales, in the beautiful Turks and Caicos, offers the very best of luxurious island living. Intimate and exclusive, Coral Gardens combines exceptional service with unsurpassed attention to every detail. Set amidst lush tropical gardens, gentle waterfalls, and inviting pools, each of the resort's spacious and beautifully appointed suites offers fully equipped kitchens and expansive private terraces with breathtaking views of sea and sky. Rejuvenate yourself at Serenity, our European day spa and beauty salon and choose from our two unique restaurants - the casual fun of Ripples by the sea or the soothing tropical ambiance of Coyaba, offering the finest of international cuisines. In a recent publication of Caribbean Travel and Life, a reader survey voted Providenciales "Best of the Caribbean" and Grace Bay ranked "Best Beach for Romance". Recently the British Sunday Times and Conde Naste polls rated our beach "Best in the World". AMENITIES: They say location is everything and Coral Gardens occupies one of the best on Grace Bay. This compact but elegant development recently completed development of a new phase of suites. The property now offers five suite styles, including one and three bedroom luxury suites, one and two bedroom luxury grand suites, and four, one bedroom penthouse suites. All are spacious, from over 1000 to 2300 sq ft and beautifully appointed with private balconies, awesome ocean views, fully equipped kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, phone, cable TV, personal bathrobes, daily maid service, and of course air-conditioning. A clothes washer and dryer is provided in the Luxury Special and Luxury Grand Suites. There are laundry facilities available on-site for all other suites. The fondly remembered White House is now a European Day Spa. All suites are beachfront and overlook two pools, a giant chessboard, and Provo's best snorkeling reef - equipment is available (on-site Dive and Tour Shop), as are kayaks. This is a quiet location with staff that are friendly and attentive. ACTIVITIES: Water Activities: Whatever your preference, we can make it happen. Whether it is scuba diving, sunset boat cruises, boat excursions to caves and snorkeling wonders, island getaways where you can be left on a deserted beach with lunch and an umbrella, glow worm tours, parasailing or whale watching. Water aerobics classes are available three times a week in front of the resort. Do you have something special in mind or would you like us to create something magical for you? The possibilities are endless at Coral Gardens. Scuba Diving With Cactus Voyager: Scuba diving... experience the wonder of one of Jacques Cousteau's favorite diving places. If you are a beginner or an experienced diver, we will provide you with an amazing experience you will never forget. On your diving adventure, you will probably encounter many species of tropical fish and coral, sea turtles, dolphins, crabs, huge lobsters, eels, manta rays, stingrays, octopus, humpback whales and more. Our personalized service begins right in front of the resort on the Bight Reef. Matthew, our Concierge and Diving Instructor offers a variety of resort courses and dives on the reef including theory, pool and open water training. Besides convenience, he prefers to work with smaller groups with no more than a 2:1 instructor ratio - offering the highest comfort level to a non-diver! Matthew will take certified divers in larger groups and show people the smaller more unusual marine life that inhabits our reef. If you are a certified diver, or have just become one through Matthew's course, you will want to visit the famous "wall" which starts from an average of 30 feet of water and drops to over 7000 feet and is home to a variety of sea life. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Coyaba Restaurant - Casually Eclectic, Authentically Caribbean The Caribbean offers such a wide variety of tropical fruit, spices, herbs and exotic seafood, which when coupled with European influences is fast making New World Fusion Cuisine very popular. Here at Coyaba (an old Arawak Indian word meaning 'heavenly' or 'Nirvana') we bring a continuous creative infusion of perfectionism to Caribbean cuisine that has made other cuisine gastronomically appealing and famous. Set in a lush tropical garden Coyaba sits in a 'gazebo' style setting with a soothing water fountain, gentle jazz sounds and a luxuriously romantic candle lit ambiance. Chef Paul, classically trained in Europe, brings to Coyaba his own eclectic interpretation of Caribbean cuisine after over 15 years of experience in some of the fines resorts in the Caribbean. All food is prepared fresh to order so the finest ingredients can culminate to bring you the most memorable dining experience during your visit here. We look forward to welcoming you to a most unique dining experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands. RIPPLES BY THE SEA Barefoot dining redefined! Ripples is a new dining experience at Coral Gardens. This beachside bar and grill has a tirelessly stunning ocean view and casual outdoor ambiance while offering a consistently high quality food and beverage service. The menus reflect the focus of an outdoor Caribbean grill and the island's only beachfront Sushi Bar. Great emphasis is placed on fresh fish, conch and grilled meats subtly seasoned and paired with complimenting salads and side dishes. Drink menus are fun and the moderate prices will appeal to all. Type: Resort No. of Rooms: 30 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/coralgardensresort/hotel/692/1/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:40:19 EST